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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.62, 647.70 and 226.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.62, 647.70 and 226.06 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.62 : 647.70 = 226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.62/647.70 = 226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.62x = 647.70 × 226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.62x = 146,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,419.06/431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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