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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.55, 971.30 and 214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.55, 971.30 and 214.70 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.55 : 971.30 = 214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.55/971.30 = 214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.55x = 971.30 × 214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.55x = 208,532.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,532.18/647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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