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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.21, 753.35 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.21, 753.35 and 155.50 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.21 : 753.35 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.21/753.35 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.21x = 753.35 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.21x = 117,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,143.65/502.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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