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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.52, 947.15 and 214.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.52, 947.15 and 214.99 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.52 : 947.15 = 214.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.52/947.15 = 214.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.52x = 947.15 × 214.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.52x = 203,629.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,629.29/631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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