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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.29, 633.03 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.29, 633.03 and 227.26 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.29 : 633.03 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.29/633.03 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.29x = 633.03 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.29x = 143,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,862.40/422.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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