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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 645.31 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 645.31 and 225.66 is: 337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 645.31 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/645.31 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 645.31 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 145,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,616.30/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.92

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