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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 751.90 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 751.90 and 227.16 is: 340.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 751.90 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/751.90 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 751.90 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 170,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,801.60/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.79

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