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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.11, 757.01 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.11, 757.01 and 227.26 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.11 : 757.01 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.11/757.01 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.11x = 757.01 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.11x = 172,038.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,038.09/505.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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