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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.37, 751.88 and 227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.37, 751.88 and 227.23 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.37 : 751.88 = 227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.37/751.88 = 227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.37x = 751.88 × 227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.37x = 170,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,848.56/501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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