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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.11, 645.28 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.11, 645.28 and 213.53 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.11 : 645.28 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.11/645.28 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.11x = 645.28 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.11x = 137,782.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,782.88/430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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