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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 636.56 and 229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 636.56 and 229.79 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 636.56 = 229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/636.56 = 229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 636.56 × 229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 146,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,272.85/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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