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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 646.95 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 646.95 and 215.34 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 646.95 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/646.95 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 646.95 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 139,314.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,314.21/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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