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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 633.12 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 633.12 and 224.33 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 633.12 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/633.12 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 633.12 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 142,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,024.64/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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