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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.75, 763.26 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.75, 763.26 and 220.12 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.75 : 763.26 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.75/763.26 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.75x = 763.26 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.75x = 168,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,008.79/508.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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