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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.33, 970.87 and 214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.33, 970.87 and 214.43 is: 321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.33 : 970.87 = 214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.33/970.87 = 214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.33x = 970.87 × 214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.33x = 208,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,183.65/647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.60

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