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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 776.72 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 776.72 and 229.48 is: 343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 776.72 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/776.72 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 776.72 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 178,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,241.71/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.94

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