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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.31, 750.33 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.31, 750.33 and 226.13 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.31 : 750.33 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.31/750.33 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.31x = 750.33 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.31x = 169,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,668.37/500.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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