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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.49, 752.34 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.49, 752.34 and 227.86 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.49 : 752.34 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.49/752.34 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.49x = 752.34 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.49x = 171,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,430.12/501.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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