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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.68, 648.40 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.68, 648.40 and 213.13 is: 319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.68 : 648.40 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.68/648.40 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.68x = 648.40 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.68x = 138,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,193.49/432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.39

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