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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.09, 631.02 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.09, 631.02 and 225.93 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.09 : 631.02 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.09/631.02 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.09x = 631.02 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.09x = 142,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,563.19/421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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