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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.88, 645.54 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.88, 645.54 and 213.52 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.88 : 645.54 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.88/645.54 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.88x = 645.54 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.88x = 137,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,835.70/429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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