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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.48, 629.22 and 237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.48, 629.22 and 237.05 is: 355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.48 : 629.22 = 237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.48/629.22 = 237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.48x = 629.22 × 237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.48x = 149,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,156.60/419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.58

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