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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 753.24 and 228.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 753.24 and 228.39 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 753.24 = 228.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/753.24 = 228.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 753.24 × 228.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 172,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,032.48/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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