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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.75, 629.79 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.75, 629.79 and 224.75 is: 337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.75 : 629.79 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.75/629.79 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.75x = 629.79 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.75x = 141,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,542.15/419.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.21

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