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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 628.65 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 628.65 and 236.34 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 628.65 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/628.65 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 628.65 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 148,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,575.14/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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