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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.95, 970.02 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.95, 970.02 and 214.14 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.95 : 970.02 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.95/970.02 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.95x = 970.02 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.95x = 207,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,720.08/646.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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