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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.98, 646.74 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.98, 646.74 and 225.51 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.98 : 646.74 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.98/646.74 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.98x = 646.74 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.98x = 145,846.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,846.34/430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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