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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 647.68 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 647.68 and 226.56 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 647.68 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/647.68 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 647.68 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 146,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,738.38/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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