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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.23, 772.81 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.23, 772.81 and 226.68 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.23 : 772.81 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.23/772.81 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.23x = 772.81 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.23x = 175,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,180.57/515.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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