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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.59, 631.77 and 226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.59, 631.77 and 226.43 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.59 : 631.77 = 226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.59/631.77 = 226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.59x = 631.77 × 226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.59x = 143,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,051.68/421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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