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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 686.40 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 686.40 and 214.22 is: 321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 686.40 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/686.40 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 686.40 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 147,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,040.61/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.22

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