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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.60, 753.80 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.60, 753.80 and 228.62 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.60 : 753.80 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.60/753.80 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.60x = 753.80 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.60x = 172,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,333.76/502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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