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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.01, 632.25 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.01, 632.25 and 226.59 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.01 : 632.25 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.01/632.25 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.01x = 632.25 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.01x = 143,261.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,261.53/422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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