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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 686.58 and 214.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 686.58 and 214.33 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 686.58 = 214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/686.58 = 214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 686.58 × 214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 147,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,154.06/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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