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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.60, 631.16 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.60, 631.16 and 228.36 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.60 : 631.16 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.60/631.16 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.60x = 631.16 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.60x = 144,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,131.70/420.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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