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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.19, 648.74 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.19, 648.74 and 237.89 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.19 : 648.74 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.19/648.74 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.19x = 648.74 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.19x = 154,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,326.11/433.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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