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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.87, 946.39 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.87, 946.39 and 214.48 is: 321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.87 : 946.39 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.87/946.39 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.87x = 946.39 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.87x = 202,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,981.73/630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.75

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