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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.19, 869.12 and 214.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.19, 869.12 and 214.23 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.19 : 869.12 = 214.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.19/869.12 = 214.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.19x = 869.12 × 214.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.19x = 186,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,191.58/579.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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