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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.15, 970.94 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.15, 970.94 and 214.34 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.15 : 970.94 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.15/970.94 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.15x = 970.94 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.15x = 208,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,106.96/647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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