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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.43, 629.91 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.43, 629.91 and 224.58 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.43 : 629.91 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.43/629.91 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.43x = 629.91 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.43x = 141,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,465.19/419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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