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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 776.80 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 776.80 and 225.78 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 776.80 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/776.80 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 776.80 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 175,385.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,385.90/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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