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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.30, 646.39 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.30, 646.39 and 223.14 is: 334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.30 : 646.39 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.30/646.39 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.30x = 646.39 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.30x = 144,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,235.46/431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.42

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