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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.53, 645.91 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.53, 645.91 and 225.81 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.53 : 645.91 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.53/645.91 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.53x = 645.91 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.53x = 145,852.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,852.37/431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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