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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.27, 753.06 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.27, 753.06 and 224.52 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.27 : 753.06 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.27/753.06 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.27x = 753.06 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.27x = 169,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,077.03/502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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