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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 753.10 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 753.10 and 213.48 is: 320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 753.10 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/753.10 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 753.10 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 160,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,771.79/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.08

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