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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.84, 647.96 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.84, 647.96 and 226.50 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.84 : 647.96 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.84/647.96 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.84x = 647.96 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.84x = 146,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,761.81/431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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