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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.15, 970.63 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.15, 970.63 and 214.25 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.15 : 970.63 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.15/970.63 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.15x = 970.63 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.15x = 207,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,957.48/647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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