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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 777.48 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 777.48 and 210.21 is: 315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 777.48 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/777.48 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 777.48 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 163,434.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,434.07/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.38

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