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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 632.14 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 632.14 and 228.92 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 632.14 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/632.14 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 632.14 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 144,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,709.49/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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