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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 646.81 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 646.81 and 226.66 is: 339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 646.81 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/646.81 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 646.81 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 146,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,601.59/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.42

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