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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.02, 647.92 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.02, 647.92 and 212.64 is: 318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.02 : 647.92 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.02/647.92 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.02x = 647.92 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.02x = 137,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,773.71/432.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.91

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