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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.62, 645.64 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.62, 645.64 and 211.16 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.62 : 645.64 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.62/645.64 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.62x = 645.64 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.62x = 136,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,333.34/430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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