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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 633.59 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 633.59 and 227.30 is: 341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 633.59 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/633.59 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 633.59 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 144,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,015.12/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.14

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