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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.36, 636.74 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.36, 636.74 and 229.53 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.36 : 636.74 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.36/636.74 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.36x = 636.74 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.36x = 146,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,154.32/424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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