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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.16, 752.78 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.16, 752.78 and 228.12 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.16 : 752.78 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.16/752.78 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.16x = 752.78 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.16x = 171,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,724.17/502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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