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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.64, 629.59 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.64, 629.59 and 225.36 is: 337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.64 : 629.59 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.64/629.59 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.64x = 629.59 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.64x = 141,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,884.40/420.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.31

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