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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.15, 647.76 and 224.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.15, 647.76 and 224.01 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.15 : 647.76 = 224.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.15/647.76 = 224.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.15x = 647.76 × 224.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.15x = 145,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,104.72/432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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