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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.96, 754.48 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.96, 754.48 and 214.64 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.96 : 754.48 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.96/754.48 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.96x = 754.48 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.96x = 161,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,941.59/502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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