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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 870.08 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 870.08 and 214.79 is: 322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 870.08 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/870.08 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 870.08 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 186,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,879.06/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.08

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