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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 646.38 and 211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 646.38 and 211.61 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 646.38 = 211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/646.38 = 211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 646.38 × 211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 136,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,782.09/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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