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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 633.63 and 340.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 633.63 and 340.21 is: 510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 633.63 = 340.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/633.63 = 340.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 633.63 × 340.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 215,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,564.09/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.55

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