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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580, 870.12 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580, 870.12 and 214.84 is: 322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580 : 870.12 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580/870.12 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580x = 870.12 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580x = 186,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,936.58/580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.30

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