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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.09, 629.90 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.09, 629.90 and 225.32 is: 337.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.09 : 629.90 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.09/629.90 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.09x = 629.90 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.09x = 141,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,924.79/420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.84

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