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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 753.70 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 753.70 and 228.36 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 753.70 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/753.70 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 753.70 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 172,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,114.93/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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