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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.98, 752.56 and 228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.98, 752.56 and 228.20 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.98 : 752.56 = 228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.98/752.56 = 228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.98x = 752.56 × 228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.98x = 171,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,729.86/501.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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