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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.07, 648.83 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.07, 648.83 and 237.86 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.07 : 648.83 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.07/648.83 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.07x = 648.83 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.07x = 154,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,329.51/433.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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