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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.82, 752.80 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.82, 752.80 and 227.98 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.82 : 752.80 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.82/752.80 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.82x = 752.80 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.82x = 171,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,623.34/501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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