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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.20, 783.36 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.20, 783.36 and 214.07 is: 321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.20 : 783.36 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.20/783.36 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.20x = 783.36 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.20x = 167,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,689.96/522.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.13

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