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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.56, 648.26 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.56, 648.26 and 237.27 is: 355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.56 : 648.26 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.56/648.26 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.56x = 648.26 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.56x = 153,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,814.78/432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.59

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