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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.45, 647.18 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.45, 647.18 and 200.31 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.45 : 647.18 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.45/647.18 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.45x = 647.18 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.45x = 129,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,636.13/431.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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