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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 628.16 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 628.16 and 236.45 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 628.16 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/628.16 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 628.16 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 148,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,528.82/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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