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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.44, 752.14 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.44, 752.14 and 227.34 is: 341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.44 : 752.14 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.44/752.14 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.44x = 752.14 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.44x = 170,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,991.51/501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.00

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