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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.99, 524.41 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.99, 524.41 and 214.22 is: 295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.99 : 524.41 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.99/524.41 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.99x = 524.41 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.99x = 112,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,336.76/379.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.63

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