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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 752.82 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 752.82 and 227.96 is: 341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 752.82 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/752.82 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 752.82 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 171,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,612.85/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.83

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