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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.22, 687.33 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.22, 687.33 and 214.58 is: 321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.22 : 687.33 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.22/687.33 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.22x = 687.33 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.22x = 147,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,483.83/458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.86

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