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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.46, 645.06 and 213.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.46, 645.06 and 213.61 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.46 : 645.06 = 213.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.46/645.06 = 213.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.46x = 645.06 × 213.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.46x = 137,788.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,788.04/430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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