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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.63, 647.62 and 226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.63, 647.62 and 226.33 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.63 : 647.62 = 226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.63/647.62 = 226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.63x = 647.62 × 226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.63x = 146,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,578.02/431.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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