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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.80, 774 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.80, 774 and 227.20 is: 340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.80 : 774 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.80/774 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.80x = 774 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.80x = 175,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,852.80/515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.93

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