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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 632.88 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 632.88 and 227.36 is: 340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 632.88 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/632.88 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 632.88 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 143,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,889.62/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.74

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