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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.39, 646.56 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.39, 646.56 and 225.59 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.39 : 646.56 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.39/646.56 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.39x = 646.56 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.39x = 145,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,854.24/431.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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