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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.88, 753.14 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.88, 753.14 and 228.12 is: 342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.88 : 753.14 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.88/753.14 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.88x = 753.14 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.88x = 171,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,806.30/501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.33

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