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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.39, 773.09 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.39, 773.09 and 226.76 is: 340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.39 : 773.09 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.39/773.09 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.39x = 773.09 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.39x = 175,305.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,305.89/515.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.14

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