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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 647.09 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 647.09 and 200.32 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 647.09 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/647.09 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 647.09 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 129,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,625.07/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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