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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.30, 750.63 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.30, 750.63 and 226.19 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.30 : 750.63 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.30/750.63 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.30x = 750.63 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.30x = 169,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,781.25/500.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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