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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.89, 758.99 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.89, 758.99 and 228.33 is: 342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.89 : 758.99 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.89/758.99 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.89x = 758.99 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.89x = 173,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,300.76/505.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.57

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