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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.18, 784.08 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.18, 784.08 and 214.86 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.18 : 784.08 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.18/784.08 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.18x = 784.08 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.18x = 168,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,467.43/523.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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