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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.54, 753.81 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.54, 753.81 and 228.56 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.54 : 753.81 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.54/753.81 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.54x = 753.81 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.54x = 172,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,286.19/502.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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