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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.29, 632.22 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.29, 632.22 and 312.40 is: 467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.29 : 632.22 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.29/632.22 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.29x = 632.22 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.29x = 197,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,505.53/422.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.70

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