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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 636.48 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 636.48 and 229.16 is: 343.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 636.48 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/636.48 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 636.48 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 145,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,855.18/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.87

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