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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.46, 628.95 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.46, 628.95 and 224.22 is: 336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.46 : 628.95 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.46/628.95 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.46x = 628.95 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.46x = 141,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,023.17/419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.20

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