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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 653.41 and 216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 653.41 and 216.43 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 653.41 = 216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/653.41 = 216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 653.41 × 216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 141,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,417.53/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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