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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.12, 870.14 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.12, 870.14 and 214.96 is: 322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.12 : 870.14 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.12/870.14 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.12x = 870.14 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.12x = 187,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,045.29/580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.43

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