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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.76, 646.24 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.76, 646.24 and 225.44 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.76 : 646.24 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.76/646.24 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.76x = 646.24 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.76x = 145,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,688.35/430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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