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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.44, 647.12 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.44, 647.12 and 215.16 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.44 : 647.12 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.44/647.12 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.44x = 647.12 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.44x = 139,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,234.34/431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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