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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.14, 630.02 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.14, 630.02 and 225.10 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.14 : 630.02 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.14/630.02 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.14x = 630.02 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.14x = 141,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,817.50/420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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