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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.51, 773.31 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.51, 773.31 and 150.35 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.51 : 773.31 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.51/773.31 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.51x = 773.31 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.51x = 116,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,267.16/515.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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