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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 646.87 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 646.87 and 226.22 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 646.87 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/646.87 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 646.87 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 146,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,334.33/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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