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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.00, 749.52 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.00, 749.52 and 225.95 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.00 : 749.52 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.00/749.52 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.00x = 749.52 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.00x = 169,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,350.30/500.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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