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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.17, 628.68 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.17, 628.68 and 224.56 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.17 : 628.68 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.17/628.68 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.17x = 628.68 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.17x = 141,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,176.38/419.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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