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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 749.68 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 749.68 and 226.20 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 749.68 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/749.68 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 749.68 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 169,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,577.62/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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