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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.20, 868.66 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.20, 868.66 and 214.03 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.20 : 868.66 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.20/868.66 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.20x = 868.66 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.20x = 185,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,919.30/579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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