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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.51, 628.89 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.51, 628.89 and 224.36 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.51 : 628.89 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.51/628.89 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.51x = 628.89 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.51x = 141,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,097.76/419.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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