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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 646.02 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 646.02 and 225 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 646.02 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/646.02 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 646.02 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 145,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,354.50/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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