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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.88, 751.56 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.88, 751.56 and 227.16 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.88 : 751.56 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.88/751.56 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.88x = 751.56 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.88x = 170,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,724.37/500.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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