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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.66, 646.26 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.66, 646.26 and 225.74 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.66 : 646.26 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.66/646.26 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.66x = 646.26 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.66x = 145,886.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,886.73/431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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