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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 629.08 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 629.08 and 226.68 is: 340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 629.08 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/629.08 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 629.08 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 142,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,599.85/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.11

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