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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.54, 648.72 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.54, 648.72 and 227.34 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.54 : 648.72 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.54/648.72 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.54x = 648.72 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.54x = 147,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,480.00/432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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