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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 637.17 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 637.17 and 229.62 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 637.17 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/637.17 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 637.17 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 146,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,306.98/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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