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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.49, 629.51 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.49, 629.51 and 236.97 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.49 : 629.51 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.49/629.51 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.49x = 629.51 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.49x = 149,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,173.80/419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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