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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 777.24 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 777.24 and 229.68 is: 344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 777.24 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/777.24 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 777.24 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 178,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,516.48/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.60

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