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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.31, 630.30 and 227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.31, 630.30 and 227.83 is: 341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.31 : 630.30 = 227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.31/630.30 = 227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.31x = 630.30 × 227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.31x = 143,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,601.25/420.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.66

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