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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.84, 647.54 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.84, 647.54 and 226.52 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.84 : 647.54 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.84/647.54 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.84x = 647.54 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.84x = 146,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,680.76/431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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