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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 646.14 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 646.14 and 225.21 is: 338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 646.14 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/646.14 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 646.14 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 145,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,520.46/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.04

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