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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.33, 646.46 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.33, 646.46 and 214.97 is: 322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.33 : 646.46 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.33/646.46 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.33x = 646.46 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.33x = 138,968.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,968.43/431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.19

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