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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.90, 645.36 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.90, 645.36 and 214 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.90 : 645.36 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.90/645.36 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.90x = 645.36 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.90x = 138,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,107.04/430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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