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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.91, 634.01 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.91, 634.01 and 227.79 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.91 : 634.01 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.91/634.01 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.91x = 634.01 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.91x = 144,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,420.00/422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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