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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.08, 970.50 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.08, 970.50 and 214.18 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.08 : 970.50 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.08/970.50 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.08x = 970.50 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.08x = 207,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,861.69/647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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