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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.36, 632.28 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.36, 632.28 and 229 is: 343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.36 : 632.28 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.36/632.28 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.36x = 632.28 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.36x = 144,792.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,792.12/421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.63

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