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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.08, 783.27 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.08, 783.27 and 214.18 is: 321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.08 : 783.27 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.08/783.27 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.08x = 783.27 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.08x = 167,758.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,758.81/522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.33

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