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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.92, 631.56 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.92, 631.56 and 228.52 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.92 : 631.56 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.92/631.56 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.92x = 631.56 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.92x = 144,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,324.09/420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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