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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.21, 633.32 and 229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.21, 633.32 and 229.83 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.21 : 633.32 = 229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.21/633.32 = 229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.21x = 633.32 × 229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.21x = 145,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,554.79/422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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