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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.20, 646.16 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.20, 646.16 and 214.48 is: 321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.20 : 646.16 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.20/646.16 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.20x = 646.16 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.20x = 138,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,588.40/431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.40

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