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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 647.25 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 647.25 and 226.47 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 647.25 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/647.25 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 647.25 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 146,582.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,582.71/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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