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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.17, 645.37 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.17, 645.37 and 225.46 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.17 : 645.37 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.17/645.37 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.17x = 645.37 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.17x = 145,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,503.55/431.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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