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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.03, 648.01 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.03, 648.01 and 237.18 is: 355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.03 : 648.01 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.03/648.01 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.03x = 648.01 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.03x = 153,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,695.01/432.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.75

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