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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.58, 631.29 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.58, 631.29 and 228.34 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.58 : 631.29 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.58/631.29 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.58x = 631.29 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.58x = 144,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,148.76/420.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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