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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 648.17 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 648.17 and 215.73 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 648.17 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/648.17 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 648.17 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 139,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,829.44/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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