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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 777.22 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 777.22 and 152.94 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 777.22 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/777.22 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 777.22 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 118,868.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,868.03/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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