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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.18, 631.80 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.18, 631.80 and 226.04 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.18 : 631.80 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.18/631.80 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.18x = 631.80 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.18x = 142,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,808.91/421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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