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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.48, 759.11 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.48, 759.11 and 232.20 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.48 : 759.11 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.48/759.11 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.48x = 759.11 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.48x = 176,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,261.55/506.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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