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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.69, 775.13 and 228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.69, 775.13 and 228.13 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.69 : 775.13 = 228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.69/775.13 = 228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.69x = 775.13 × 228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.69x = 176,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,830.41/516.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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