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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.31, 869.20 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.31, 869.20 and 214.12 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.31 : 869.20 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.31/869.20 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.31x = 869.20 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.31x = 186,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,113.10/579.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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