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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.81, 971.66 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.81, 971.66 and 214.92 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.81 : 971.66 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.81/971.66 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.81x = 971.66 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.81x = 208,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,828.09/647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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