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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.30, 645.78 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.30, 645.78 and 213.76 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.30 : 645.78 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.30/645.78 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.30x = 645.78 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.30x = 138,041.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,041.93/430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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