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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518, 777.18 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518, 777.18 and 229.40 is: 344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 777.18 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/777.18 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 777.18 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 178,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,285.09/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.18

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