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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 629.24 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 629.24 and 236.84 is: 355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 629.24 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/629.24 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 629.24 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 149,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,024.87/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.37

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