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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.53, 783.60 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.53, 783.60 and 214.22 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.53 : 783.60 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.53/783.60 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.53x = 783.60 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.53x = 167,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,858.87/522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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