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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.89, 763.33 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.89, 763.33 and 162.22 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.89 : 763.33 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.89/763.33 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.89x = 763.33 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.89x = 123,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,829.42/508.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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