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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 628.54 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 628.54 and 233.80 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 628.54 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/628.54 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 628.54 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 146,955.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,955.35/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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