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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.86, 752.88 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.86, 752.88 and 155.22 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.86 : 752.88 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.86/752.88 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.86x = 752.88 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.86x = 116,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,862.03/501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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