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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.33, 753.60 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.33, 753.60 and 228.34 is: 342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.33 : 753.60 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.33/753.60 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.33x = 753.60 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.33x = 172,080.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,080.94/502.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.57

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