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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 644.24 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 644.24 and 213.32 is: 319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 644.24 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/644.24 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 644.24 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 137,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,429.28/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.50

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