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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.24, 757.72 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.24, 757.72 and 231.46 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.24 : 757.72 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.24/757.72 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.24x = 757.72 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.24x = 175,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,381.87/505.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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