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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.84, 649.52 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.84, 649.52 and 227.52 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.84 : 649.52 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.84/649.52 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.84x = 649.52 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.84x = 147,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,778.79/432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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