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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 645.67 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 645.67 and 225.34 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 645.67 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/645.67 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 645.67 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 145,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,495.28/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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