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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.26, 783.37 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.26, 783.37 and 214.10 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.26 : 783.37 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.26/783.37 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.26x = 783.37 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.26x = 167,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,718.45/522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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