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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.44, 772.92 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.44, 772.92 and 226.88 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.44 : 772.92 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.44/772.92 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.44x = 772.92 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.44x = 175,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,360.09/515.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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