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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 751.20 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 751.20 and 226.68 is: 340.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 751.20 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/751.20 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 751.20 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 170,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,282.02/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.17

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