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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 629.36 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 629.36 and 227.36 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 629.36 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/629.36 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 629.36 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 143,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,091.29/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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