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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 645.92 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 645.92 and 225.15 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 645.92 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/645.92 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 645.92 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 145,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,427.76/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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