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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.08, 750.42 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.08, 750.42 and 226.18 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.08 : 750.42 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.08/750.42 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.08x = 750.42 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.08x = 169,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,730.00/500.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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