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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 631 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 631 and 226.12 is: 338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 631 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/631 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 631 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 142,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,681.72/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.83

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