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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.47, 646.56 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.47, 646.56 and 215.20 is: 322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.47 : 646.56 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.47/646.56 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.47x = 646.56 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.47x = 139,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,139.71/431.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.48

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