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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.10, 751.70 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.10, 751.70 and 227.22 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.10 : 751.70 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.10/751.70 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.10x = 751.70 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.10x = 170,801.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,801.27/501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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