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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.21, 786.53 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.21, 786.53 and 216.22 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.21 : 786.53 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.21/786.53 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.21x = 786.53 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.21x = 170,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,063.52/524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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