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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.73, 629.25 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.73, 629.25 and 224.64 is: 336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.73 : 629.25 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.73/629.25 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.73x = 629.25 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.73x = 141,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,354.72/419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.78

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