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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.15, 646.77 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.15, 646.77 and 211.85 is: 317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.15 : 646.77 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.15/646.77 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.15x = 646.77 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.15x = 137,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,017.17/431.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.80

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