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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.88, 649.02 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.88, 649.02 and 216.28 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.88 : 649.02 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.88/649.02 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.88x = 649.02 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.88x = 140,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,370.05/432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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