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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.28, 648.07 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.28, 648.07 and 226.79 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.28 : 648.07 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.28/648.07 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.28x = 648.07 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.28x = 146,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,975.80/432.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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