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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 755.63 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 755.63 and 229.64 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 755.63 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/755.63 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 755.63 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 173,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,518.81/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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