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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 628.81 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 628.81 and 224.12 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 628.81 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/628.81 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 628.81 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 140,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,928.90/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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