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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.33, 749.82 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.33, 749.82 and 226.08 is: 338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.33 : 749.82 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.33/749.82 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.33x = 749.82 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.33x = 169,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,519.31/500.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.81

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