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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.38, 777.48 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.38, 777.48 and 153.10 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.38 : 777.48 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.38/777.48 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.38x = 777.48 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.38x = 119,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,032.19/518.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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