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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.14, 777.41 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.14, 777.41 and 229.38 is: 344.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.14 : 777.41 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.14/777.41 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.14x = 777.41 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.14x = 178,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,322.31/518.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.16

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