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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.22, 786.48 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.22, 786.48 and 216.12 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.22 : 786.48 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.22/786.48 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.22x = 786.48 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.22x = 169,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,974.06/524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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