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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.22, 649.10 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.22, 649.10 and 226.89 is: 340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.22 : 649.10 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.22/649.10 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.22x = 649.10 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.22x = 147,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,274.30/432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.74

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