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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.34, 630.28 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.34, 630.28 and 225.57 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.34 : 630.28 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.34/630.28 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.34x = 630.28 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.34x = 142,167.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,167.98/420.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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