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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.42, 755.45 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.42, 755.45 and 229.51 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.42 : 755.45 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.42/755.45 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.42x = 755.45 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.42x = 173,382.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,382.51/503.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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