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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.76, 649.21 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.76, 649.21 and 159.23 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.76 : 649.21 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.76/649.21 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.76x = 649.21 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.76x = 103,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,373.71/432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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