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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.23, 648.53 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.23, 648.53 and 226.75 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.23 : 648.53 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.23/648.53 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.23x = 648.53 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.23x = 147,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,051.06/432.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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