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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.84, 754.26 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.84, 754.26 and 228.60 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.84 : 754.26 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.84/754.26 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.84x = 754.26 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.84x = 172,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,423.84/502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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