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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.54, 630.38 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.54, 630.38 and 227.76 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.54 : 630.38 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.54/630.38 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.54x = 630.38 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.54x = 143,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,575.35/420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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