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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 646.87 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 646.87 and 225.83 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 646.87 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/646.87 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 646.87 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 146,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,084.63/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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