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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.74, 646.75 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.74, 646.75 and 200.31 is: 300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.74 : 646.75 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.74/646.75 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.74x = 646.75 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.74x = 129,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,550.49/431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.07

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