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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 524.34 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 524.34 and 214.14 is: 295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 524.34 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/524.34 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 524.34 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 112,282.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,282.17/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.49

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