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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.19, 647.01 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.19, 647.01 and 214.79 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.19 : 647.01 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.19/647.01 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.19x = 647.01 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.19x = 138,968.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,968.04/431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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