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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.72, 751.38 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.72, 751.38 and 226.88 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.72 : 751.38 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.72/751.38 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.72x = 751.38 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.72x = 170,473.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,473.09/500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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