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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 645.92 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 645.92 and 214.24 is: 321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 645.92 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/645.92 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 645.92 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 138,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,381.90/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.04

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