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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.62, 645.48 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.62, 645.48 and 214.44 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.62 : 645.48 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.62/645.48 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.62x = 645.48 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.62x = 138,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,416.73/430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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