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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.86, 629.72 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.86, 629.72 and 224.25 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.86 : 629.72 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.86/629.72 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.86x = 629.72 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.86x = 141,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,210.44/419.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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