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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.10, 783.24 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.10, 783.24 and 214.12 is: 321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.10 : 783.24 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.10/783.24 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.10x = 783.24 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.10x = 167,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,707.35/522.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.22

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