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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.84, 649.44 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.84, 649.44 and 216.48 is: 324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.84 : 649.44 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.84/649.44 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.84x = 649.44 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.84x = 140,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,590.77/432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.81

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