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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.24, 774.36 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.24, 774.36 and 227.52 is: 341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.24 : 774.36 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.24/774.36 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.24x = 774.36 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.24x = 176,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,182.39/516.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.28

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