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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.51, 649.08 and 216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.51, 649.08 and 216.15 is: 324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.51 : 649.08 = 216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.51/649.08 = 216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.51x = 649.08 × 216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.51x = 140,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,298.64/432.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.38

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