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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.82, 757.30 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.82, 757.30 and 230.98 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.82 : 757.30 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.82/757.30 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.82x = 757.30 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.82x = 174,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,921.15/504.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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