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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 647.19 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 647.19 and 215.10 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 647.19 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/647.19 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 647.19 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 139,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,210.57/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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