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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.21, 783.45 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.21, 783.45 and 213.96 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.21 : 783.45 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.21/783.45 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.21x = 783.45 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.21x = 167,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,626.96/522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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