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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.34, 753.66 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.34, 753.66 and 228.42 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.34 : 753.66 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.34/753.66 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.34x = 753.66 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.34x = 172,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,151.02/502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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