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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.10, 646.74 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.10, 646.74 and 225.90 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.10 : 646.74 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.10/646.74 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.10x = 646.74 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.10x = 146,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,098.57/431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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