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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 647.04 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 647.04 and 214.83 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 647.04 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/647.04 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 647.04 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 139,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,003.60/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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