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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.31, 647.02 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.31, 647.02 and 200.18 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.31 : 647.02 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.31/647.02 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.31x = 647.02 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.31x = 129,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,522.33/431.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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