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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 628.94 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 628.94 and 236.64 is: 355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 628.94 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/628.94 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 628.94 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 148,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,832.36/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.31

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