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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.19, 647.38 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.19, 647.38 and 201.28 is: 301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.19 : 647.38 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.19/647.38 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.19x = 647.38 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.19x = 130,304.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,304.65/432.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.50

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