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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.49, 647.36 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.49, 647.36 and 214.92 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.49 : 647.36 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.49/647.36 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.49x = 647.36 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.49x = 139,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,130.61/431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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