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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.15, 751.31 and 227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.15, 751.31 and 227.17 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.15 : 751.31 = 227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.15/751.31 = 227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.15x = 751.31 × 227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.15x = 170,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,675.75/501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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