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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 458.26 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 458.26 and 214.73 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 458.26 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/458.26 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 458.26 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 98,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,402.17/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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