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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.73, 646.13 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.73, 646.13 and 214.25 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.73 : 646.13 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.73/646.13 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.73x = 646.13 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.73x = 138,433.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,433.35/430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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