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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.46, 774.52 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.46, 774.52 and 151.15 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.46 : 774.52 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.46/774.52 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.46x = 774.52 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.46x = 117,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,068.70/516.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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