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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.40, 773.10 and 226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.40, 773.10 and 226.82 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.40 : 773.10 = 226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.40/773.10 = 226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.40x = 773.10 × 226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.40x = 175,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,354.54/515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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