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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.42, 777.99 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.42, 777.99 and 229.70 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.42 : 777.99 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.42/777.99 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.42x = 777.99 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.42x = 178,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,704.30/518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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