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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 628.62 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 628.62 and 236.62 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 628.62 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/628.62 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 628.62 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 148,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,744.06/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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