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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.38, 648.63 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.38, 648.63 and 154.66 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.38 : 648.63 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.38/648.63 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.38x = 648.63 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.38x = 100,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,316.34/432.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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