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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 628.38 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 628.38 and 236.40 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 628.38 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/628.38 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 628.38 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 148,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,549.03/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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