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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 750.91 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 750.91 and 223.30 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 750.91 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/750.91 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 750.91 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 167,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,678.20/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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