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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.81, 970.21 and 213.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.81, 970.21 and 213.97 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.81 : 970.21 = 213.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.81/970.21 = 213.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.81x = 970.21 × 213.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.81x = 207,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,595.83/646.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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