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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 645.75 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 645.75 and 225.33 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 645.75 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/645.75 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 645.75 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 145,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,506.85/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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