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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.63, 648.81 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.63, 648.81 and 144 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.63 : 648.81 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.63/648.81 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.63x = 648.81 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.63x = 93,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,428.64/432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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