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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 524.36 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 524.36 and 214.16 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 524.36 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/524.36 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 524.36 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 112,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,296.60/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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