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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.14, 751.62 and 227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.14, 751.62 and 227.17 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.14 : 751.62 = 227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.14/751.62 = 227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.14x = 751.62 × 227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.14x = 170,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,743.50/501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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