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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.54, 631.88 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.54, 631.88 and 228.76 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.54 : 631.88 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.54/631.88 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.54x = 631.88 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.54x = 144,548.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,548.87/421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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