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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.09, 632.99 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.09, 632.99 and 226.98 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.09 : 632.99 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.09/632.99 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.09x = 632.99 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.09x = 143,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,674.94/422.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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