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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 646.19 and 225.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 646.19 and 225.31 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 646.19 = 225.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/646.19 = 225.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 646.19 × 225.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 145,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,593.07/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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