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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 632.61 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 632.61 and 226.80 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 632.61 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/632.61 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 632.61 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 143,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,475.95/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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