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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 777.15 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 777.15 and 152.85 is: 229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 777.15 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/777.15 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 777.15 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 118,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,787.38/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.30

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