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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.03, 646.01 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.03, 646.01 and 211.47 is: 316.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.03 : 646.01 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.03/646.01 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.03x = 646.01 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.03x = 136,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,611.73/431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.94

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