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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 647.10 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 647.10 and 214.80 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 647.10 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/647.10 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 647.10 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 138,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,997.08/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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