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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 633.55 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 633.55 and 227.81 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 633.55 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/633.55 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 633.55 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 144,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,329.83/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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