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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.83, 648.70 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.83, 648.70 and 216.47 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.83 : 648.70 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.83/648.70 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.83x = 648.70 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.83x = 140,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,424.09/432.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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