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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 635.65 and 229.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 635.65 and 229.22 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 635.65 = 229.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/635.65 = 229.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 635.65 × 229.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 145,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,703.69/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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