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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.19, 647.94 and 154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.19, 647.94 and 154.39 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.19 : 647.94 = 154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.19/647.94 = 154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.19x = 647.94 × 154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.19x = 100,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,035.46/432.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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