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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.46, 629.19 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.46, 629.19 and 236.46 is: 354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.46 : 629.19 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.46/629.19 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.46x = 629.19 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.46x = 148,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,778.27/419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.69

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