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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.94, 649.80 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.94, 649.80 and 216.64 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.94 : 649.80 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.94/649.80 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.94x = 649.80 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.94x = 140,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,772.67/432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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