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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.31, 776.82 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.31, 776.82 and 229.14 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.31 : 776.82 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.31/776.82 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.31x = 776.82 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.31x = 178,000.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,000.53/518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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