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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.41, 648.20 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.41, 648.20 and 239.63 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.41 : 648.20 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.41/648.20 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.41x = 648.20 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.41x = 155,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,325.52/432.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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