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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.14, 970.68 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.14, 970.68 and 214.30 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.14 : 970.68 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.14/970.68 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.14x = 970.68 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.14x = 208,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,016.72/647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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