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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.25, 691.42 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.25, 691.42 and 214.53 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.25 : 691.42 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.25/691.42 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.25x = 691.42 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.25x = 148,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,330.82/461.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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