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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.49, 647.09 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.49, 647.09 and 225.93 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.49 : 647.09 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.49/647.09 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.49x = 647.09 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.49x = 146,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,197.04/431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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