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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.14, 628.85 and 224.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.14, 628.85 and 224.87 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.14 : 628.85 = 224.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.14/628.85 = 224.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.14x = 628.85 × 224.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.14x = 141,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,405.23/420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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