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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.66, 647.27 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.66, 647.27 and 212.30 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.66 : 647.27 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.66/647.27 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.66x = 647.27 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.66x = 137,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,419.18/431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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