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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500, 749.80 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500, 749.80 and 226.27 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 749.80 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/749.80 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 749.80 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 169,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,657.25/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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