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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.26, 750.38 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.26, 750.38 and 226.16 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.26 : 750.38 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.26/750.38 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.26x = 750.38 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.26x = 169,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,708.38/500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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