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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.12, 630.33 and 345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.12, 630.33 and 345.24 is: 515.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.12 : 630.33 = 345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.12/630.33 = 345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.12x = 630.33 × 345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.12x = 217,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,615.13/422.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.53

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