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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.32, 648.48 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.32, 648.48 and 158.48 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.32 : 648.48 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.32/648.48 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.32x = 648.48 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.32x = 102,771.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,771.11/432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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