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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.70, 783.90 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.70, 783.90 and 214.48 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.70 : 783.90 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.70/783.90 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.70x = 783.90 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.70x = 168,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,130.87/522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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