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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 869.08 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 869.08 and 214.20 is: 321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 869.08 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/869.08 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 869.08 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 186,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,156.40/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.43

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