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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 631.72 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 631.72 and 229.98 is: 344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 631.72 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/631.72 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 631.72 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 145,284.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,284.76/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.98

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