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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.56, 776.08 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.56, 776.08 and 152.20 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.56 : 776.08 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.56/776.08 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.56x = 776.08 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.56x = 118,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,119.38/517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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