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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.24, 774.18 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.24, 774.18 and 150.92 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.24 : 774.18 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.24/774.18 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.24x = 774.18 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.24x = 116,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,839.25/516.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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