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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.23, 631.36 and 226.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.23, 631.36 and 226.00 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.23 : 631.36 = 226.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.23/631.36 = 226.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.23x = 631.36 × 226.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.23x = 142,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,683.07/421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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