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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.11, 753.48 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.11, 753.48 and 228.24 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.11 : 753.48 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.11/753.48 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.11x = 753.48 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.11x = 171,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,974.28/502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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