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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 761.48 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 761.48 and 218.92 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 761.48 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/761.48 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 761.48 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 166,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,703.20/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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