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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.96, 649.14 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.96, 649.14 and 158.98 is: 238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.96 : 649.14 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.96/649.14 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.96x = 649.14 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.96x = 103,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,200.28/432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.36

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