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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.24, 753.36 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.24, 753.36 and 155.54 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.24 : 753.36 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.24/753.36 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.24x = 753.36 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.24x = 117,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,178.91/502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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