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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.30, 644.16 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.30, 644.16 and 210.06 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.30 : 644.16 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.30/644.16 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.30x = 644.16 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.30x = 135,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,312.25/429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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