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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.73, 645.86 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.73, 645.86 and 225.08 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.73 : 645.86 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.73/645.86 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.73x = 645.86 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.73x = 145,369.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,369.04/430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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