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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.05, 946.72 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.05, 946.72 and 214.56 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.05 : 946.72 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.05/946.72 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.05x = 946.72 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.05x = 203,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,128.24/631.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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