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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.93, 634.32 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.93, 634.32 and 227.84 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.93 : 634.32 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.93/634.32 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.93x = 634.32 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.93x = 144,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,523.47/422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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