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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 629.36 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 629.36 and 227.04 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 629.36 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/629.36 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 629.36 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 142,889.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,889.89/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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