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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.25, 685.36 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.25, 685.36 and 213.64 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.25 : 685.36 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.25/685.36 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.25x = 685.36 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.25x = 146,418.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,418.86/457.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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