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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.10, 646.87 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.10, 646.87 and 214.68 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.10 : 646.87 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.10/646.87 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.10x = 646.87 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.10x = 138,869.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,869.51/431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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