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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 646.91 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 646.91 and 211.98 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 646.91 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/646.91 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 646.91 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 137,130.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,130.92/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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