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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.71, 649.08 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.71, 649.08 and 144.17 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.71 : 649.08 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.71/649.08 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.71x = 649.08 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.71x = 93,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,577.86/432.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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