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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.88, 647.19 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.88, 647.19 and 215.16 is: 322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.88 : 647.19 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.88/647.19 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.88x = 647.19 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.88x = 139,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,249.40/431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.43

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