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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 645.71 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 645.71 and 214.47 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 645.71 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/645.71 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 645.71 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 138,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,484.35/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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