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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.42, 786.06 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.42, 786.06 and 216.14 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.42 : 786.06 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.42/786.06 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.42x = 786.06 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.42x = 169,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,899.01/524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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