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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.18, 784.78 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.18, 784.78 and 214.97 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.18 : 784.78 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.18/784.78 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.18x = 784.78 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.18x = 168,704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,704.16/523.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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