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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 645.94 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 645.94 and 214.22 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 645.94 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/645.94 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 645.94 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 138,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,375.15/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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