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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.82, 754.50 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.82, 754.50 and 228.89 is: 343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.82 : 754.50 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.82/754.50 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.82x = 754.50 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.82x = 172,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,697.51/502.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.46

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