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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 751.04 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 751.04 and 226.58 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 751.04 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/751.04 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 751.04 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 170,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,170.64/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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