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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.83, 647.80 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.83, 647.80 and 226.29 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.83 : 647.80 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.83/647.80 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.83x = 647.80 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.83x = 146,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,592.53/431.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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