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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.96, 650.08 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.96, 650.08 and 216.64 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.96 : 650.08 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.96/650.08 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.96x = 650.08 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.96x = 140,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,833.33/432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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