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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.36, 647.70 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.36, 647.70 and 216.12 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.36 : 647.70 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.36/647.70 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.36x = 647.70 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.36x = 139,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,980.92/432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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