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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 751.23 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 751.23 and 212.22 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 751.23 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/751.23 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 751.23 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 159,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,426.03/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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