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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 628.31 and 145.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 628.31 and 145.00 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 628.31 = 145.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/628.31 = 145.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 628.31 × 145.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 91,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,102.65/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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