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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.14, 687.36 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.14, 687.36 and 214.66 is: 322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.14 : 687.36 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.14/687.36 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.14x = 687.36 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.14x = 147,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,548.70/458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.06

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