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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.20, 687.58 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.20, 687.58 and 214.75 is: 322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.20 : 687.58 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.20/687.58 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.20x = 687.58 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.20x = 147,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,657.81/458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.26

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