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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.94, 647.85 and 212.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.94, 647.85 and 212.51 is: 318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.94 : 647.85 = 212.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.94/647.85 = 212.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.94x = 647.85 × 212.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.94x = 137,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,674.39/431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.73

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