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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.76, 633.02 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.76, 633.02 and 226.94 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.76 : 633.02 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.76/633.02 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.76x = 633.02 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.76x = 143,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,653.26/421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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