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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.46, 631.95 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.46, 631.95 and 226.22 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.46 : 631.95 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.46/631.95 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.46x = 631.95 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.46x = 142,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,959.73/421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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