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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.12, 783.18 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.12, 783.18 and 214.14 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.12 : 783.18 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.12/783.18 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.12x = 783.18 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.12x = 167,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,710.17/522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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