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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.54, 645.90 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.54, 645.90 and 225.81 is: 337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.54 : 645.90 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.54/645.90 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.54x = 645.90 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.54x = 145,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,850.68/431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.98

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