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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.22, 761.72 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.22, 761.72 and 219.46 is: 328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.22 : 761.72 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.22/761.72 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.22x = 761.72 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.22x = 167,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,167.07/508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.93

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