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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 687.26 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 687.26 and 214.57 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 687.26 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/687.26 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 687.26 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 147,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,465.38/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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