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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 636.24 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 636.24 and 228.90 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 636.24 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/636.24 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 636.24 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 145,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,635.34/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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