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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.78, 636.85 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.78, 636.85 and 229.26 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.78 : 636.85 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.78/636.85 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.78x = 636.85 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.78x = 146,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,004.23/424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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