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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 776.98 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 776.98 and 225.68 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 776.98 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/776.98 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 776.98 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 175,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,348.85/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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