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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.36, 759.48 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.36, 759.48 and 232.22 is: 348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.36 : 759.48 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.36/759.48 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.36x = 759.48 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.36x = 176,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,366.45/506.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.30

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