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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.15, 645.35 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.15, 645.35 and 225.44 is: 337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.15 : 645.35 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.15/645.35 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.15x = 645.35 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.15x = 145,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,483.35/431.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.43

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