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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 645.69 and 214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 645.69 and 214.43 is: 321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 645.69 = 214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/645.69 = 214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 645.69 × 214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 138,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,452.08/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.46

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