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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.01, 647.98 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.01, 647.98 and 143.44 is: 215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.01 : 647.98 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.01/647.98 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.01x = 647.98 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.01x = 92,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,946.25/432.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.15

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