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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 751.29 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 751.29 and 227.30 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 751.29 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/751.29 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 751.29 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 170,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,764.46/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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