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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.38, 764.16 and 220.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.38, 764.16 and 220.81 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.38 : 764.16 = 220.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.38/764.16 = 220.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.38x = 764.16 × 220.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.38x = 168,734.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,734.17/509.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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