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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.14, 647.89 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.14, 647.89 and 223.68 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.14 : 647.89 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.14/647.89 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.14x = 647.89 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.14x = 144,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,921.91/432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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