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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 686.38 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 686.38 and 211.06 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 686.38 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/686.38 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 686.38 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 144,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,867.36/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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