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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.85, 655.34 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.85, 655.34 and 217.48 is: 326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.85 : 655.34 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.85/655.34 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.85x = 655.34 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.85x = 142,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,523.34/436.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.25

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