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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 629.46 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 629.46 and 227.16 is: 340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 629.46 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/629.46 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 629.46 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 142,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,988.13/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.64

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