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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.46, 647.39 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.46, 647.39 and 226.19 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.46 : 647.39 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.46/647.39 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.46x = 647.39 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.46x = 146,435.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,435.33/431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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