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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.42, 970.76 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.42, 970.76 and 214.34 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.42 : 970.76 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.42/970.76 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.42x = 970.76 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.42x = 208,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,068.38/647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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