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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 687.20 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 687.20 and 214.64 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 687.20 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/687.20 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 687.20 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 147,500.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,500.61/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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