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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.94, 648.30 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.94, 648.30 and 215.64 is: 323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.94 : 648.30 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.94/648.30 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.94x = 648.30 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.94x = 139,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,799.41/431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.65

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