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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.25, 870.30 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.25, 870.30 and 214.96 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.25 : 870.30 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.25/870.30 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.25x = 870.30 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.25x = 187,079.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,079.69/580.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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