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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.96, 633.37 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.96, 633.37 and 226.95 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.96 : 633.37 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.96/633.37 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.96x = 633.37 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.96x = 143,744.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,744.37/421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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