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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.81, 632.53 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.81, 632.53 and 226.78 is: 340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.81 : 632.53 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.81/632.53 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.81x = 632.53 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.81x = 143,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,445.15/421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.07

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