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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.84, 751.38 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.84, 751.38 and 212.30 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.84 : 751.38 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.84/751.38 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.84x = 751.38 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.84x = 159,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,517.97/500.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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