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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.50, 753.14 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.50, 753.14 and 228.52 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.50 : 753.14 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.50/753.14 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.50x = 753.14 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.50x = 172,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,107.55/502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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