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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.22, 785.19 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.22, 785.19 and 215.34 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.22 : 785.19 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.22/785.19 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.22x = 785.19 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.22x = 169,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,082.81/523.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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