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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.73, 458.82 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.73, 458.82 and 214.53 is: 321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.73 : 458.82 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.73/458.82 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.73x = 458.82 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.73x = 98,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,430.65/305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.95

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