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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.92, 629.76 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.92, 629.76 and 227.44 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.92 : 629.76 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.92/629.76 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.92x = 629.76 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.92x = 143,232.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,232.61/419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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