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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.42, 647.21 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.42, 647.21 and 225.93 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.42 : 647.21 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.42/647.21 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.42x = 647.21 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.42x = 146,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,224.16/431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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