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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 686.25 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 686.25 and 214.20 is: 321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 686.25 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/686.25 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 686.25 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 146,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,994.75/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.26

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