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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.18, 753.15 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.18, 753.15 and 228.14 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.18 : 753.15 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.18/753.15 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.18x = 753.15 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.18x = 171,823.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,823.64/502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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