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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.06, 750.37 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.06, 750.37 and 226.13 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.06 : 750.37 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.06/750.37 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.06x = 750.37 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.06x = 169,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,682.48/500.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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