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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.73, 647.29 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.73, 647.29 and 215.16 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.73 : 647.29 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.73/647.29 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.73x = 647.29 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.73x = 139,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,268.76/431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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