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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.66, 648.78 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.66, 648.78 and 144 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.66 : 648.78 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.66/648.78 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.66x = 648.78 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.66x = 93,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,424.32/432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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