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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.12, 647.15 and 236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.12, 647.15 and 236.83 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.12 : 647.15 = 236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.12/647.15 = 236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.12x = 647.15 × 236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.12x = 153,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,260.11/432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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