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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.21, 648.78 and 237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.21, 648.78 and 237.73 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.21 : 648.78 = 237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.21/648.78 = 237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.21x = 648.78 × 237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.21x = 154,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,234.47/433.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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