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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.09, 750.23 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.09, 750.23 and 226.31 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.09 : 750.23 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.09/750.23 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.09x = 750.23 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.09x = 169,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,784.55/500.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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