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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.23, 648.10 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.23, 648.10 and 226.58 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.23 : 648.10 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.23/648.10 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.23x = 648.10 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.23x = 146,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,846.50/432.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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