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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 687.24 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 687.24 and 214.61 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 687.24 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/687.24 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 687.24 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 147,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,485.14/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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