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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 630.96 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 630.96 and 226.08 is: 338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 630.96 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/630.96 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 630.96 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 142,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,647.44/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.77

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