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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.32, 648 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.32, 648 and 226.84 is: 340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.32 : 648 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.32/648 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.32x = 648 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.32x = 146,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,992.32/432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.01

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