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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.38, 646.85 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.38, 646.85 and 212.03 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.38 : 646.85 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.38/646.85 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.38x = 646.85 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.38x = 137,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,151.33/431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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