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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.81, 650.43 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.81, 650.43 and 216.54 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.81 : 650.43 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.81/650.43 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.81x = 650.43 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.81x = 140,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,844.11/432.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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