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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.40, 647.76 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.40, 647.76 and 216.16 is: 323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.40 : 647.76 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.40/647.76 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.40x = 647.76 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.40x = 140,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,019.80/432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.82

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