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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.51, 646.67 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.51, 646.67 and 225.65 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.51 : 646.67 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.51/646.67 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.51x = 646.67 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.51x = 145,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,923.27/431.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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