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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.96, 647.75 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.96, 647.75 and 226.31 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.96 : 647.75 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.96/647.75 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.96x = 647.75 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.96x = 146,589.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,589.63/431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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