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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.20, 686.94 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.20, 686.94 and 214.48 is: 321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.20 : 686.94 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.20/686.94 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.20x = 686.94 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.20x = 147,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,334.89/458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.55

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