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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.67, 647.28 and 225.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.67, 647.28 and 225.73 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.67 : 647.28 = 225.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.67/647.28 = 225.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.67x = 647.28 × 225.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.67x = 146,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,110.51/431.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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