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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 632.04 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 632.04 and 226.72 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 632.04 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/632.04 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 632.04 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 143,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,293.77/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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