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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.46, 578.59 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.46, 578.59 and 214.58 is: 322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.46 : 578.59 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.46/578.59 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.46x = 578.59 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.46x = 124,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,153.84/385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.09

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