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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.35, 648.62 and 226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.35, 648.62 and 226.81 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.35 : 648.62 = 226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.35/648.62 = 226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.35x = 648.62 × 226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.35x = 147,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,113.50/432.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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