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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.26, 643.98 and 212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.26, 643.98 and 212.81 is: 319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.26 : 643.98 = 212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.26/643.98 = 212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.26x = 643.98 × 212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.26x = 137,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,045.38/429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.26

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