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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.58, 773.10 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.58, 773.10 and 226.68 is: 339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.58 : 773.10 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.58/773.10 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.58x = 773.10 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.58x = 175,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,246.31/515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.90

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