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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.73, 647.23 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.73, 647.23 and 212.23 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.73 : 647.23 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.73/647.23 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.73x = 647.23 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.73x = 137,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,361.62/431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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