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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.15, 687.42 and 214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.15, 687.42 and 214.67 is: 322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.15 : 687.42 = 214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.15/687.42 = 214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.15x = 687.42 × 214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.15x = 147,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,570.17/458.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.10

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