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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.01, 632.61 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.01, 632.61 and 226.90 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.01 : 632.61 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.01/632.61 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.01x = 632.61 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.01x = 143,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,540.00/422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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