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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.21, 751.61 and 227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.21, 751.61 and 227.23 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.21 : 751.61 = 227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.21/751.61 = 227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.21x = 751.61 × 227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.21x = 170,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,787.03/501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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