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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 630.96 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 630.96 and 228.88 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 630.96 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/630.96 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 630.96 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 144,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,414.12/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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