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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.28, 947.04 and 214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.28, 947.04 and 214.70 is: 322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.28 : 947.04 = 214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.28/947.04 = 214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.28x = 947.04 × 214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.28x = 203,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,329.49/631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.09

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