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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.37, 647.33 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.37, 647.33 and 214.97 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.37 : 647.33 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.37/647.33 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.37x = 647.33 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.37x = 139,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,152.22/431.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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