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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.89, 646.62 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.89, 646.62 and 214.47 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.89 : 646.62 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.89/646.62 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.89x = 646.62 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.89x = 138,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,680.59/430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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