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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.98, 646.92 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.98, 646.92 and 214.71 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.98 : 646.92 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.98/646.92 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.98x = 646.92 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.98x = 138,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,900.19/430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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