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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 753.40 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 753.40 and 228.16 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 753.40 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/753.40 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 753.40 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 171,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,895.74/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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