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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 647.71 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 647.71 and 223.46 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 647.71 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/647.71 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 647.71 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 144,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,738.34/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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