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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 628.83 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 628.83 and 224.28 is: 336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 628.83 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/628.83 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 628.83 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 141,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,033.99/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.28

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