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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.98, 645.92 and 211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.98, 645.92 and 211.55 is: 317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.98 : 645.92 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.98/645.92 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.98x = 645.92 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.98x = 136,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,645.18/430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.06

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