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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.59, 630.27 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.59, 630.27 and 225.43 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.59 : 630.27 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.59/630.27 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.59x = 630.27 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.59x = 142,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,078.61/420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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