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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.57, 754.18 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.57, 754.18 and 228.68 is: 343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.57 : 754.18 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.57/754.18 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.57x = 754.18 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.57x = 172,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,465.88/502.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.17

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