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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 647.60 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 647.60 and 225.89 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 647.60 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/647.60 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 647.60 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 146,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,284.43/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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