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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.68, 970.16 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.68, 970.16 and 213.82 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.68 : 970.16 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.68/970.16 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.68x = 970.16 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.68x = 207,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,439.61/646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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