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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.37, 647.73 and 215.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.37, 647.73 and 215.29 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.37 : 647.73 = 215.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.37/647.73 = 215.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.37x = 647.73 × 215.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.37x = 139,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,449.79/432.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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