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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.35, 969.52 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.35, 969.52 and 213.50 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.35 : 969.52 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.35/969.52 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.35x = 969.52 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.35x = 206,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,992.52/646.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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