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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 628.20 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 628.20 and 162.28 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 628.20 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/628.20 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 628.20 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 101,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,944.30/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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