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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.54, 646.97 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.54, 646.97 and 225.96 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.54 : 646.97 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.54/646.97 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.54x = 646.97 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.54x = 146,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,188.21/431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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