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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.22, 762.33 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.22, 762.33 and 234.26 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.22 : 762.33 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.22/762.33 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.22x = 762.33 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.22x = 178,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,583.43/508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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