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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.34, 647.21 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.34, 647.21 and 226 is: 339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.34 : 647.21 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.34/647.21 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.34x = 647.21 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.34x = 146,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,269.46/431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.10

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