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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.73, 970.23 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.73, 970.23 and 213.88 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.73 : 970.23 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.73/970.23 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.73x = 970.23 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.73x = 207,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,507.94/646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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