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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 644.98 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 644.98 and 213.93 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 644.98 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/644.98 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 644.98 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 137,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,979.50/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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