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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 458.70 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 458.70 and 214 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 458.70 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/458.70 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 458.70 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 98,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,161.80/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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