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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.61, 754.22 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.61, 754.22 and 214.04 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.61 : 754.22 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.61/754.22 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.61x = 754.22 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.61x = 161,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,435.67/502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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