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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.63, 629.64 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.63, 629.64 and 227.25 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 629.64 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/629.64 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 629.64 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 143,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,085.69/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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