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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 627.52 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 627.52 and 223.63 is: 334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 627.52 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/627.52 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 627.52 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 140,333.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,333.87/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.94

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