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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.45, 647.06 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.45, 647.06 and 214.97 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.45 : 647.06 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.45/647.06 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.45x = 647.06 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.45x = 139,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,100.64/431.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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