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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.44, 777.76 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.44, 777.76 and 229.88 is: 344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.44 : 777.76 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.44/777.76 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.44x = 777.76 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.44x = 178,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,791.47/518.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.86

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