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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.65, 647.70 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.65, 647.70 and 223.64 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.65 : 647.70 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.65/647.70 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.65x = 647.70 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.65x = 144,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,853.62/431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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