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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.12, 757.50 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.12, 757.50 and 230.98 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.12 : 757.50 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.12/757.50 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.12x = 757.50 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.12x = 174,967.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,967.35/505.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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