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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 755.54 and 229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 755.54 and 229.58 is: 344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 755.54 = 229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/755.54 = 229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 755.54 × 229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 173,456.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,456.87/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.05

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