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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.08, 649.26 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.08, 649.26 and 237.22 is: 356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.08 : 649.26 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.08/649.26 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.08x = 649.26 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.08x = 154,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,017.46/432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.46

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