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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 777.78 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 777.78 and 153.30 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 777.78 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/777.78 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 777.78 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 119,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,233.67/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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