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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.43, 647.39 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.43, 647.39 and 226.51 is: 339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.43 : 647.39 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.43/647.39 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.43x = 647.39 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.43x = 146,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,639.18/432.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.11

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