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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.19, 636.52 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.19, 636.52 and 229.19 is: 343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.19 : 636.52 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.19/636.52 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.19x = 636.52 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.19x = 145,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,881.92/424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.91

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