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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.21, 828.29 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.21, 828.29 and 214.08 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.21 : 828.29 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.21/828.29 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.21x = 828.29 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.21x = 177,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,321.21/552.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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