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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.48, 753.12 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.48, 753.12 and 213.64 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.48 : 753.12 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.48/753.12 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.48x = 753.12 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.48x = 160,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,896.56/502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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