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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.55, 648.64 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.55, 648.64 and 154.89 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.55 : 648.64 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.55/648.64 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.55x = 648.64 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.55x = 100,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,467.85/432.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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