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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.34, 751.59 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.34, 751.59 and 227.36 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.34 : 751.59 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.34/751.59 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.34x = 751.59 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.34x = 170,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,880.56/501.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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