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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.88, 647.28 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.88, 647.28 and 214.98 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.88 : 647.28 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.88/647.28 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.88x = 647.28 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.88x = 139,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,152.25/431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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