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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.63, 629.36 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.63, 629.36 and 224.40 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 629.36 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/629.36 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 629.36 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 141,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,227.26/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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