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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.22, 630.87 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.22, 630.87 and 227.98 is: 342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.22 : 630.87 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.22/630.87 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.22x = 630.87 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.22x = 143,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,825.74/420.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.26

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