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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.83, 630.83 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.83, 630.83 and 225.68 is: 338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.83 : 630.83 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.83/630.83 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.83x = 630.83 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.83x = 142,365.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,365.71/420.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.30

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