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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.45, 773.19 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.45, 773.19 and 226.69 is: 340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.45 : 773.19 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.45/773.19 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.45x = 773.19 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.45x = 175,272.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,272.51/515.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.04

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