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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.75, 751.12 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.75, 751.12 and 226.84 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.75 : 751.12 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.75/751.12 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.75x = 751.12 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.75x = 170,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,380.87/500.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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