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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 870 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 870 and 214.75 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 870 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/870 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 870 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 186,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,828.15/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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