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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.89, 629.64 and 224.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.89, 629.64 and 224.86 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.89 : 629.64 = 224.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.89/629.64 = 224.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.89x = 629.64 × 224.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.89x = 141,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,579.28/419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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