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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.78, 646.70 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.78, 646.70 and 214.88 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.78 : 646.70 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.78/646.70 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.78x = 646.70 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.78x = 138,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,958.59/431.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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