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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 648.56 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 648.56 and 203.68 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 648.56 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/648.56 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 648.56 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 132,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,098.70/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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