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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 630.21 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 630.21 and 227.63 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 630.21 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/630.21 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 630.21 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 143,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,451.55/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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