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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.02, 751.53 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.02, 751.53 and 227.19 is: 340.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.02 : 751.53 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.02/751.53 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.02x = 751.53 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.02x = 170,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,743.77/501.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.79

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