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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.90, 648.26 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.90, 648.26 and 226.62 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.90 : 648.26 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.90/648.26 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.90x = 648.26 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.90x = 146,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,908.68/431.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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