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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.88, 649.34 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.88, 649.34 and 158.80 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.88 : 649.34 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.88/649.34 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.88x = 649.34 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.88x = 103,115.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,115.19/432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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