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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.59, 750.98 and 226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.59, 750.98 and 226.81 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.59 : 750.98 = 226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.59/750.98 = 226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.59x = 750.98 × 226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.59x = 170,329.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,329.77/500.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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