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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.13, 654.39 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.13, 654.39 and 216.98 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.13 : 654.39 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.13/654.39 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.13x = 654.39 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.13x = 141,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,986.27/436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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