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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 753.55 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 753.55 and 228.48 is: 342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 753.55 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/753.55 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 753.55 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 172,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,171.10/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.75

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