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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.70, 773.46 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.70, 773.46 and 150.45 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.70 : 773.46 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.70/773.46 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.70x = 773.46 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.70x = 116,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,367.06/515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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