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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 632.25 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 632.25 and 268.14 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 632.25 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/632.25 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 632.25 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 169,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,531.52/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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