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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 755.82 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 755.82 and 230.22 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 755.82 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/755.82 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 755.82 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 174,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,004.88/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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