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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.62, 632.40 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.62, 632.40 and 229.25 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.62 : 632.40 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.62/632.40 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.62x = 632.40 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.62x = 144,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,977.70/421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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