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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 645.61 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 645.61 and 225.37 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 645.61 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/645.61 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 645.61 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 145,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,501.13/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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