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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.38, 783.54 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.38, 783.54 and 214.16 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.38 : 783.54 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.38/783.54 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.38x = 783.54 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.38x = 167,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,802.93/522.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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