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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.02, 646.62 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.02, 646.62 and 214.48 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.02 : 646.62 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.02/646.62 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.02x = 646.62 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.02x = 138,687.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,687.06/431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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