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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.15, 633.86 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.15, 633.86 and 344.30 is: 516.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.15 : 633.86 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.15/633.86 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.15x = 633.86 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.15x = 218,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,233.11/422.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.96

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