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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.61, 646.14 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.61, 646.14 and 225.35 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.61 : 646.14 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.61/646.14 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.61x = 646.14 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.61x = 145,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,604.42/430.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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