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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 647.04 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 647.04 and 200.36 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 647.04 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/647.04 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 647.04 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 129,640.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,640.93/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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