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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.41, 647.56 and 227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.41, 647.56 and 227.15 is: 340.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.41 : 647.56 = 227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.41/647.56 = 227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.41x = 647.56 × 227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.41x = 147,093.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,093.25/432.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.17

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