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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.07, 645.15 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.07, 645.15 and 213.59 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.07 : 645.15 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.07/645.15 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.07x = 645.15 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.07x = 137,797.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,797.59/430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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