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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.15, 648.51 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.15, 648.51 and 226.66 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.15 : 648.51 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.15/648.51 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.15x = 648.51 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.15x = 146,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,986.90/432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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