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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.92, 649.36 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.92, 649.36 and 155.27 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.92 : 649.36 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.92/649.36 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.92x = 649.36 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.92x = 100,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,826.13/432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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