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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 629.76 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 629.76 and 227.52 is: 341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 629.76 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/629.76 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 629.76 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 143,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,283.00/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.35

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