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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.11, 654.30 and 216.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.11, 654.30 and 216.87 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.11 : 654.30 = 216.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.11/654.30 = 216.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.11x = 654.30 × 216.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.11x = 141,898.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,898.04/436.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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