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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.57, 629.30 and 224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.57, 629.30 and 224.96 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.57 : 629.30 = 224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.57/629.30 = 224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.57x = 629.30 × 224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.57x = 141,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,563.06/419.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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