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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.99, 628.26 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.99, 628.26 and 236.74 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.99 : 628.26 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.99/628.26 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.99x = 628.26 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.99x = 148,734.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,734.27/418.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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