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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 648 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 648 and 226.71 is: 340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 648 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/648 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 648 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 146,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,908.08/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.07

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