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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 649.24 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 649.24 and 227.16 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 649.24 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/649.24 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 649.24 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 147,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,481.36/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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