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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.75, 630.95 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.75, 630.95 and 225.72 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.75 : 630.95 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.75/630.95 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.75x = 630.95 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.75x = 142,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,416.91/420.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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