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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.32, 629.09 and 224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.32, 629.09 and 224.31 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.32 : 629.09 = 224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.32/629.09 = 224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.32x = 629.09 × 224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.32x = 141,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,111.18/419.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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