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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.34, 646.62 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.34, 646.62 and 226.08 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.34 : 646.62 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.34/646.62 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.34x = 646.62 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.34x = 146,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,187.85/431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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