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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 749.93 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 749.93 and 226.02 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 749.93 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/749.93 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 749.93 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 169,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,496.08/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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