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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.20, 629.76 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.20, 629.76 and 227.24 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.20 : 629.76 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.20/629.76 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.20x = 629.76 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.20x = 143,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,106.66/420.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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