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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.86, 649.29 and 158.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.86, 649.29 and 158.83 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.86 : 649.29 = 158.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.86/649.29 = 158.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.86x = 649.29 × 158.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.86x = 103,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,126.33/432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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