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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 628.36 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 628.36 and 236.28 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 628.36 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/628.36 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 628.36 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 148,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,468.90/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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