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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.38, 753.12 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.38, 753.12 and 228.46 is: 342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.38 : 753.12 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.38/753.12 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.38x = 753.12 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.38x = 172,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,057.80/502.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.49

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