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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 870.27 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 870.27 and 214.84 is: 322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 870.27 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/870.27 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 870.27 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 186,968.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,968.81/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.28

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