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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.49, 644.22 and 212.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.49, 644.22 and 212.89 is: 319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.49 : 644.22 = 212.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.49/644.22 = 212.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.49x = 644.22 × 212.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.49x = 137,148.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,148.00/429.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.33

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