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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.83, 524.18 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.83, 524.18 and 214 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.83 : 524.18 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.83/524.18 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.83x = 524.18 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.83x = 112,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,174.52/379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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