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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 646.60 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 646.60 and 225.40 is: 338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 646.60 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/646.60 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 646.60 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 145,743.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,743.64/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.40

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