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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 772.56 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 772.56 and 226.50 is: 339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 772.56 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/772.56 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 772.56 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 174,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,984.84/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.67

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