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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.83, 631.02 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.83, 631.02 and 226.07 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.83 : 631.02 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.83/631.02 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.83x = 631.02 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.83x = 142,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,651.54/420.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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