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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.44, 773.23 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.44, 773.23 and 150.29 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.44 : 773.23 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.44/773.23 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.44x = 773.23 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.44x = 116,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,208.74/515.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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