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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.93, 754.59 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.93, 754.59 and 229.18 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.93 : 754.59 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.93/754.59 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.93x = 754.59 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.93x = 172,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,936.68/502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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