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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 751.98 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 751.98 and 227.36 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 751.98 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/751.98 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 751.98 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 170,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,970.17/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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