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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.43, 630.57 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.43, 630.57 and 225.34 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.43 : 630.57 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.43/630.57 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.43x = 630.57 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.43x = 142,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,092.64/420.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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