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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 646.20 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 646.20 and 215.12 is: 322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 646.20 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/646.20 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 646.20 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 139,010.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,010.54/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.26

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