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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 628.74 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 628.74 and 226.68 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 628.74 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/628.74 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 628.74 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 142,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,522.78/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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