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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.72, 647.21 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.72, 647.21 and 212.22 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.72 : 647.21 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.72/647.21 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.72x = 647.21 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.72x = 137,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,350.91/431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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