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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.36, 645.19 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.36, 645.19 and 213.82 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.36 : 645.19 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.36/645.19 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.36x = 645.19 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.36x = 137,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,954.53/430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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