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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 632.52 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 632.52 and 227.07 is: 340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 632.52 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/632.52 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 632.52 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 143,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,626.32/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.48

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