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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 970.27 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 970.27 and 214.08 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 970.27 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/970.27 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 970.27 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 207,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,715.40/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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