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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 753.48 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 753.48 and 228.32 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 753.48 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/753.48 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 753.48 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 172,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,034.55/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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