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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.00, 631.14 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.00, 631.14 and 225.15 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.00 : 631.14 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.00/631.14 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.00x = 631.14 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.00x = 142,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,099.23/420.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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