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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.26, 783.38 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.26, 783.38 and 214.04 is: 321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.26 : 783.38 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.26/783.38 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.26x = 783.38 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.26x = 167,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,674.66/522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.06

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