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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.65, 754.02 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.65, 754.02 and 228.96 is: 343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.65 : 754.02 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.65/754.02 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.65x = 754.02 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.65x = 172,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,640.42/502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.46

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