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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 524.32 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 524.32 and 214.16 is: 295.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 524.32 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/524.32 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 524.32 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 112,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,288.37/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.54

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