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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 632.05 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 632.05 and 226.20 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 632.05 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/632.05 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 632.05 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 142,969.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,969.71/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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