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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 628.86 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 628.86 and 236.52 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 628.86 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/628.86 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 628.86 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 148,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,737.97/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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