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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.76, 648.76 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.76, 648.76 and 227.08 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.76 : 648.76 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.76/648.76 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.76x = 648.76 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.76x = 147,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,320.42/432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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