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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.41, 751.68 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.41, 751.68 and 227.42 is: 340.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.41 : 751.68 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.41/751.68 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.41x = 751.68 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.41x = 170,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,949.51/501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.94

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