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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.76, 631.26 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.76, 631.26 and 228.52 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.76 : 631.26 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.76/631.26 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.76x = 631.26 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.76x = 144,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,255.54/420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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