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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.27, 648.36 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.27, 648.36 and 158.31 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.27 : 648.36 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.27/648.36 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.27x = 648.36 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.27x = 102,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,641.87/432.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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