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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 751.63 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 751.63 and 223.52 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 751.63 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/751.63 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 751.63 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 168,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,004.34/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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