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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 628.08 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 628.08 and 227.20 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 628.08 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/628.08 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 628.08 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 142,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,699.78/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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