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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.38, 753.96 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.38, 753.96 and 214.02 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.38 : 753.96 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.38/753.96 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.38x = 753.96 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.38x = 161,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,362.52/502.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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