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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.23, 784.97 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.23, 784.97 and 214.94 is: 322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.23 : 784.97 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.23/784.97 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.23x = 784.97 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.23x = 168,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,716.45/523.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.45

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