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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.33, 648.34 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.33, 648.34 and 158.39 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.33 : 648.34 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.33/648.34 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.33x = 648.34 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.33x = 102,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,690.57/432.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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