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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 632.30 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 632.30 and 345.12 is: 517.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 632.30 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/632.30 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 632.30 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 218,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,219.38/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.11

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