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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 631.36 and 226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 631.36 and 226.33 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 631.36 = 226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/631.36 = 226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 631.36 × 226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 142,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,895.14/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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