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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.46, 647.88 and 227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.46, 647.88 and 227.23 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.46 : 647.88 = 227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.46/647.88 = 227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.46x = 647.88 × 227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.46x = 147,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,217.77/432.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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