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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 777.56 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 777.56 and 153.32 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 777.56 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/777.56 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 777.56 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 119,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,215.50/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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