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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.35, 752.06 and 227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.35, 752.06 and 227.47 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.35 : 752.06 = 227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.35/752.06 = 227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.35x = 752.06 × 227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.35x = 171,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,066.76/501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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