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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.19, 757.47 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.19, 757.47 and 230.93 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.19 : 757.47 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.19/757.47 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.19x = 757.47 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.19x = 174,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,923.02/505.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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