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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.49, 754.80 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.49, 754.80 and 229.48 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.49 : 754.80 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.49/754.80 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.49x = 754.80 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.49x = 173,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,211.50/503.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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