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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.49, 756.08 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.49, 756.08 and 226.64 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.49 : 756.08 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.49/756.08 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.49x = 756.08 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.49x = 171,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,353.06/504.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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