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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 646.04 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 646.04 and 225.28 is: 337.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 646.04 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/646.04 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 646.04 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 145,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,539.89/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.84

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