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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 646.88 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 646.88 and 214.17 is: 321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 646.88 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/646.88 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 646.88 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 138,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,542.29/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.86

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