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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.82, 758.80 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.82, 758.80 and 231.98 is: 348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.82 : 758.80 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.82/758.80 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.82x = 758.80 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.82x = 176,026.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,026.42/505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.00

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