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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 777.32 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 777.32 and 225.48 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 777.32 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/777.32 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 777.32 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 175,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,270.11/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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