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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 633.24 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 633.24 and 314.16 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 633.24 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/633.24 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 633.24 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 198,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,938.68/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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