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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 636.59 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 636.59 and 229.40 is: 343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 636.59 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/636.59 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 636.59 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 146,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,033.52/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.71

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