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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 753.12 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 753.12 and 228.06 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 753.12 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/753.12 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 753.12 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 171,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,756.55/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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