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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.05, 757.17 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.05, 757.17 and 231.14 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.05 : 757.17 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.05/757.17 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.05x = 757.17 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.05x = 175,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,008.49/505.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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