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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.36, 869.80 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.36, 869.80 and 214.96 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.36 : 869.80 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.36/869.80 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.36x = 869.80 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.36x = 186,972.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,972.21/580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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