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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 628.30 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 628.30 and 162.20 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 628.30 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/628.30 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 628.30 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 101,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,910.26/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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