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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 750.80 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 750.80 and 226.74 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 750.80 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/750.80 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 750.80 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 170,236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,236.39/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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