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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 868.80 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 868.80 and 214.08 is: 321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 868.80 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/868.80 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 868.80 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 185,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,992.70/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.10

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