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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.81, 645.83 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.81, 645.83 and 225.17 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.81 : 645.83 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.81/645.83 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.81x = 645.83 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.81x = 145,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,423.72/430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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