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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.23, 753.36 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.23, 753.36 and 213.47 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.23 : 753.36 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.23/753.36 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.23x = 753.36 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.23x = 160,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,815.99/502.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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