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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.79, 647.46 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.79, 647.46 and 226.32 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.79 : 647.46 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.79/647.46 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.79x = 647.46 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.79x = 146,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,533.15/431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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