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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.28, 631.14 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.28, 631.14 and 228.04 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.28 : 631.14 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.28/631.14 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.28x = 631.14 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.28x = 143,925.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,925.17/420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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