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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.01, 645.86 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.01, 645.86 and 214.71 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.01 : 645.86 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.01/645.86 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.01x = 645.86 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.01x = 138,671.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,671.53/431.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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