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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.20, 970.52 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.20, 970.52 and 214.16 is: 321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.20 : 970.52 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.20/970.52 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.20x = 970.52 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.20x = 207,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,846.56/647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.15

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