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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.96, 645.81 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.96, 645.81 and 214.11 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.96 : 645.81 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.96/645.81 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.96x = 645.81 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.96x = 138,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,271.15/430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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