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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.01, 750.03 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.01, 750.03 and 226.11 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.01 : 750.03 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.01/750.03 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.01x = 750.03 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.01x = 169,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,589.28/500.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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