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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.18, 646.37 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.18, 646.37 and 214.52 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.18 : 646.37 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.18/646.37 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.18x = 646.37 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.18x = 138,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,658.22/431.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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