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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.70, 750.72 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.70, 750.72 and 226.41 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.70 : 750.72 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.70/750.72 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.70x = 750.72 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.70x = 169,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,970.52/500.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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