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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.62, 647.82 and 226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.62, 647.82 and 226.33 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.62 : 647.82 = 226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.62/647.82 = 226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.62x = 647.82 × 226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.62x = 146,619.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,619.48/431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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