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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.24, 646.97 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.24, 646.97 and 225.80 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.24 : 646.97 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.24/646.97 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.24x = 646.97 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.24x = 146,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,085.83/431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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