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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 750.50 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 750.50 and 226.56 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 750.50 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/750.50 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 750.50 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 170,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,033.28/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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