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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.59, 752.31 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.59, 752.31 and 154.83 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.59 : 752.31 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.59/752.31 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.59x = 752.31 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.59x = 116,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,480.16/501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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