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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 868.80 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 868.80 and 214.02 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 868.80 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/868.80 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 868.80 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 185,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,940.58/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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