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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.31, 753.49 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.31, 753.49 and 155.88 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.31 : 753.49 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.31/753.49 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.31x = 753.49 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.31x = 117,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,454.02/502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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