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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.06, 753.06 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.06, 753.06 and 213.46 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.06 : 753.06 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.06/753.06 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.06x = 753.06 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.06x = 160,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,748.19/502.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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