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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.33, 643.97 and 212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.33, 643.97 and 212.91 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.33 : 643.97 = 212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.33/643.97 = 212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.33x = 643.97 × 212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.33x = 137,106.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,106.59/429.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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