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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 761.16 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 761.16 and 218.66 is: 328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 761.16 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/761.16 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 761.16 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 166,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,435.25/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.13

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