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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.16, 646.84 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.16, 646.84 and 226.44 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.16 : 646.84 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.16/646.84 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.16x = 646.84 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.16x = 146,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,467.78/432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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