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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.37, 647.88 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.37, 647.88 and 237.21 is: 355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.37 : 647.88 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.37/647.88 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.37x = 647.88 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.37x = 153,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,680.38/432.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.44

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