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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.21, 632.27 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.21, 632.27 and 348.63 is: 522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.21 : 632.27 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.21/632.27 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.21x = 632.27 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.21x = 220,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,429.16/422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.09

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