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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.37, 678.31 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.37, 678.31 and 214.66 is: 321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.37 : 678.31 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.37/678.31 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.37x = 678.31 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.37x = 145,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,601.56/452.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.87

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