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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.41, 869.31 and 214.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.41, 869.31 and 214.23 is: 321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.41 : 869.31 = 214.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.41/869.31 = 214.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.41x = 869.31 × 214.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.41x = 186,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,232.28/579.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.42

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