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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.21, 648.48 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.21, 648.48 and 158.34 is: 237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.21 : 648.48 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.21/648.48 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.21x = 648.48 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.21x = 102,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,680.32/432.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.57

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