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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 632.16 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 632.16 and 228.96 is: 343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 632.16 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/632.16 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 632.16 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 144,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,739.35/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.49

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