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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 647.16 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 647.16 and 200.38 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 647.16 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/647.16 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 647.16 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 129,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,677.92/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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