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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.11, 753.17 and 228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.11, 753.17 and 228.53 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.11 : 753.17 = 228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.11/753.17 = 228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.11x = 753.17 × 228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.11x = 172,122.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,122.68/502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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