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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.46, 788.24 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.46, 788.24 and 217.22 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.46 : 788.24 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.46/788.24 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.46x = 788.24 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.46x = 171,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,221.49/525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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