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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.20, 970.44 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.20, 970.44 and 214.32 is: 321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.20 : 970.44 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.20/970.44 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.20x = 970.44 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.20x = 207,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,984.70/647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.36

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