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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.01, 646.34 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.01, 646.34 and 211.73 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.01 : 646.34 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.01/646.34 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.01x = 646.34 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.01x = 136,849.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,849.57/431.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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