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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.82, 751.31 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.82, 751.31 and 226.99 is: 340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.82 : 751.31 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.82/751.31 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.82x = 751.31 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.82x = 170,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,539.86/500.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.52

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