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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.15, 687.26 and 214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.15, 687.26 and 214.55 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.15 : 687.26 = 214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.15/687.26 = 214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.15x = 687.26 × 214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.15x = 147,451.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,451.63/458.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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