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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 751.67 and 227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.12, 751.67 and 227.02 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.12 : 751.67 = 227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.12/751.67 = 227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.12x = 751.67 × 227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.12x = 170,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,644.12/501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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