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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.34, 645.19 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.34, 645.19 and 213.46 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.34 : 645.19 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.34/645.19 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.34x = 645.19 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.34x = 137,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,720.11/430.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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