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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 647.03 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 647.03 and 214.82 is: 322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 647.03 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/647.03 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 647.03 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 138,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,994.98/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.33

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