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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.32, 758.05 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.32, 758.05 and 231.48 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.32 : 758.05 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.32/758.05 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.32x = 758.05 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.32x = 175,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,473.41/505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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