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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 686.93 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 686.93 and 214.45 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 686.93 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/686.93 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 686.93 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 147,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,310.56/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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