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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.53, 646.76 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.53, 646.76 and 211.98 is: 317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.53 : 646.76 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.53/646.76 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.53x = 646.76 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.53x = 137,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,096.95/431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.70

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