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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 752.97 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 752.97 and 227.91 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 752.97 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/752.97 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 752.97 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 171,609.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,609.39/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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