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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 628.35 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 628.35 and 158.82 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 628.35 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/628.35 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 628.35 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 99,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,794.55/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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