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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 631.68 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 631.68 and 228.96 is: 343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 631.68 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/631.68 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 631.68 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 144,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,629.45/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.18

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