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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.34, 870.26 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.34, 870.26 and 214.86 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.34 : 870.26 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.34/870.26 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.34x = 870.26 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.34x = 186,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,984.06/580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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