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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 628.89 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 628.89 and 226.75 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 628.89 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/628.89 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 628.89 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 142,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,600.81/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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