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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.21, 648.58 and 226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.21, 648.58 and 226.93 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.21 : 648.58 = 226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.21/648.58 = 226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.21x = 648.58 × 226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.21x = 147,180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,180.53/432.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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