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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.96, 648 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.96, 648 and 237.02 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.96 : 648 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.96/648 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.96x = 648 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.96x = 153,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,585.72/431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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