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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.10, 754.34 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.10, 754.34 and 225.18 is: 337.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.10 : 754.34 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.10/754.34 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.10x = 754.34 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.10x = 169,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,861.16/503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.63

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