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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.92, 971.97 and 214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.92, 971.97 and 214.93 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.92 : 971.97 = 214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.92/971.97 = 214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.92x = 971.97 × 214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.92x = 208,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,905.51/647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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