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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 970.26 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 970.26 and 214 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 970.26 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/970.26 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 970.26 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 207,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,635.64/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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