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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.06, 632.58 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.06, 632.58 and 226.58 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.06 : 632.58 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.06/632.58 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.06x = 632.58 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.06x = 143,329.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,329.98/422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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